12 Easy Scallop Recipes

Here’s how to make restaurant style scallops at home: easy Pan Seared Scallops! Scallops have a beautiful, mild sweet flavor that’s easy to love: and there’s nothing better than that perfect seared crispy outside. Scallops are easy to cook, but they’re tricky to get right. It takes a little know how to get that golden brown crust without under cooking or overcooking them.

Here’s a stunning scallop recipe that’s elegantly easy to whip up: Scallop Pasta! Whether you want to impress dinner guests, have a romantic dinner, or just feed your family on a weeknight: this recipe is the perfect fit. The seared scallops are sweet, buttery and delicate, set atop tender pasta and accented with flavors of lemon, garlic and herbs. 

Are you a scallops lover? Then stop right there and make these grilled scallops! They come out incredibly tender and full of flavor, no special seasonings required. Grilling scallops is much easier than searing them in a pan: you don’t have to worry about how hot the pan is or getting an even crisp crust. Nope, just pop them on the grill and in 5 minutes they’re juicy and ready to eat. 

Looking for an easy and delicious sauce for scallops? Have we got one for you. Try this Lemon Herb Sauce! It’s full of tangy, garlicky flavor and makes scallops taste infinitely better. That’s saying something, because seared scallops taste pretty darn amazing on their own. This pairs perfectly with the Pan Seared Scallops above.

This traditional Spanish rice dish has thousands of variations. but it’s always rice with an explosion of colorful toppings. It stars saffron-scented rice, mixed colorful vegetables and seafood, and it’s full of traditional flavor. Substitute scallops for the shrimp and cook it using the Pan Seared Scallops method before adding it to the paella.

These brown brown butter scallops feel like a restaurant meal, served atop creamy Parmesan risotto with a bed of garlic sautéed greens. The brown butter gets drizzled all up on top of everything, coating everything in a rich, nutty flavor. Via Pinch of Yum

Here's a unique scallop recipe with zingy fresh flavors: Green Curry Scallops! This easy recipe pairs all the best contrasts: bright lime, cool cilantro, and green coconut curry is the perfect antidote to tender, sweet, buttery scallops and fresh mango salsa. via Pinch of Yum

Bacon wrapped scallops work as a stunning appetizer or a main dish. Make them on the grill, broiled, or in the air fryer! The scallops are cooked in a light garlic butter sauce, the bacon adds a smoky salty flavor and the scallops come out perfectly tender.

Scallops in lemon wine sauce might sound fancy, but it makes for a dinner in about 15 minutes! Scallops are so fast fast and easy to make, and make for an elegant dinner. This one-pan meal keeps kitchen clean-up to a minimum. Via Spend with Pennies

This rich, creamy Seafood Chowder is cozy and ready in about 30 minutes. Combine tender shrimp, fish and scallops in a creamy white wine broth with veggies. It's comfort food that you can easily whip up any day of the week. via Spend with Pennies

These rich, tender garlic butter scallops are ideal served with a fresh fruity salsa! Top them in the refreshing watermelon salsa specified in the recipe, or substitute Pineapple Salsa or Mango Salsa if melon is not in season. Sweet and spicy salsa pairs perfectly with buttery scallops! Via How Sweet Eats

Tender scallops and creamy risotto make the best combination! This cozy bowl is loaded with champagne risotto, topped with brown butter herb scallops. Drizzle with an extra spoonful of brown butter to take it over the top. Via How Sweet Eats